Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sunbed

/ˈsʌnˌbɛd/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.05 in modern English

Syllables: sunbed
IPA: /ˈsʌnˌbɛd/

9

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A device emitting ultraviolet radiation used to produce a cosmetic suntan.

noun

A lounger, or reclining beach chair.

Etymology

From sun + bed.

Inflected Forms

sunbeds (plural)

Synonyms

tanning bed sunlounger

Questions

How do you pronounce sunbed?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsʌnˌbɛd/.
What does sunbed mean?: A device emitting ultraviolet radiation used to produce a cosmetic suntan.
Where does sunbed come from?: From sun + bed.

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